flourishes 1 of 2

verb

Definition of flourishesnext
present tense third-person singular of flourish
1
as in thrives
to grow vigorously that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather

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2
as in succeeds
to reach a desired level of accomplishment the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding

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flourishes

2 of 2

noun

plural of flourish
1
as in waves

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2
as in filigrees

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flourishes
  1. thrives
  2. succeeds
  3. improvements
  4. enhancements
  5. embellishments
Verb
  • The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Also, because the yeast thrives in moist, sebum-rich environments, piling on extra creams and lotions would probably make an SD flare-up even worse.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrives
Verb
  • The same tune nearly succeeds in the same way on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart, which is more all-encompassing—and thus, more competitive.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These can provide significant financial rewards if the company succeeds or goes public down the line.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeds
Noun
  • That $17 million tab includes spending on road, sewer and water improvements to make the site available for other development.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Recent advancements in deciphering spam through AI have led to improvements, and there is potential for significant spam reduction in the near future.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • The ensemble also featured beaded embellishments.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Celebrity nail artist Thuy Nguyen, who counts Olivia Rodrigo and Lana Condor as clients, uses a deep mustard gold for a full-coverage nail look that doesn’t need any embellishments to shine.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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